Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"I want some roast pork, tofu, pulled beef…" Esther listed her desired foods with her fingers, but each one was rejected.

"As a patient who just woke up, you should stick to something light," Pearl advised.

Esther frowned. "You know I don't like that. I can't eat that."

"But oily foods could affect your recovery," Pearl explained.

Esther considered this and reluctantly agreed. "Fine, something light then."

James stood up. "Stay here with her. I'll go get something."

This proved effective as it provided Pearl with the opportunity to speak with Esther alone. After James left, she sat beside Esther, feeling hesitant.

"What's wrong, Pearl? Is there something you want to tell me?" Esther inquired.

"Yes, there is. Do you know who saved you?" Pearl asked, treading carefully.

Esther shook her head, confused. "I asked James, but he said the person didn't reveal their name and that he gave them money so I wouldn't have to worry about it."

Pearl paused, debating whether to tell her about Mobius's passing.

"Why? Do you know who it was?"

Pearl shook her head. "No, I was just curious if you did."

Since James had his reasons for keeping this information from her, Pearl decided to wait for the right moment to tell her.

"It's quite a coincidence. I got leukemia, and within days, we found a bone marrow match. I guess it was fate that I survived this," Esther remarked.

Pearl forced a smile. "Yes, things will only get better from here."

"Why don't you look happy? You and James are acting strange. Are you hiding something from me?" Esther sensed that something was amiss.

"No, don't think too much about it. Just rest," Pearl reassured her, rising from her seat. "I'll be back soon. Call the nurse if you need anything."

Esther nodded as Pearl left the room, leaving her alone with her thoughts.

Shortly after Pearl left, the doctor entered to check on her. Seeing she was awake and in good spirits, he asked with a smile, "Miss Esther, how are you feeling?"

Esther returned the smile. "Much better, thank you, doctor. I suppose I'll be discharged soon."

The doctor nodded, asking a few questions before preparing to leave.

"Wait, I have a question," Esther piped up.

The doctor turned around. "Yes?"

"Do you know who donated bone marrow to me?" Esther beamed and gave him the puppy eyes.

Unable to resist her charm, the doctor answered truthfully, "It was someone with the last name Waldorf. I believe it was… Mobius Waldorf." Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Esther's face froze in shock.